2002 Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition

Rudolfo Ramirez, 2002 Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition winner.

Once again the Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition, Sponsored by Spec Mix, was an amazing display of craftsmanship and skill. Sixteen contestants from around the country, including many past national award winners and seven regional competition winners, competed for a cash award of $5,000 and an array of prizes.

The crowds were deafening as the contestants ran on adrenaline alone at the end of the twenty-minute heat.

This contest continues to showcase the skill of a journeyman mason and how important teamwork is in accomplishing a final product. The twenty-four foot walls are judged objectively in six categories, and technique is solely the journeymen's preference.

Nine contestants returned from the 2001 competition ready to compete. Contestant Mike Magee's comment covered everyone's anticipation, "I have been thinking about this all year, I know what I have to do today."

With the winning scores only 0.56 of a point apart, the competition was close all around!

MCAA congratulates:

The Mason Contractors Association of America would like to thank the following contributing sponsors:

Sterling Handling Equipment, MK Diamond, Partner Industrial, Marshalltown Trowel, National Lime Institute, Tovel, Crick Tools, Multiquip, Bon Tool and Superlite Block.